Lyrics
Over the mountains, far beyond the sea
Expresses a distant, idealized place beyond geographical barriers.
There’s a land where the people are free to disagree
Describes a land where freedom allows people to hold different opinions.
They have no flags to die for, don’t believe in fairytales
Highlights the absence of national symbols and skepticism towards fairytales.
No reason to hate those who live in different ways
Advocates tolerance, suggesting no reason to hate those with different lifestyles.
Don’t you want to go there too?
Presents an invitation or rhetorical question about the desire to be in that place.
Here comes the rain, here comes the rain, holy water from the skies
Introduces rain symbolically, possibly representing a cleansing or transformative force.
I feel it running down my face, a thousand teardrops in my eyes
Describes a personal experience of the rain, evoking deep emotions and tears.
Here comes the rain, here comes the rain, people all across the land
Expands the rain's impact to a collective experience across the land.
Gathered round the ancient fire, dancing barefoot in the sand
Depicts a communal scene around a fire, suggesting unity and joy.
Here comes the rain
Reiterates the arrival of rain, emphasizing its significance.
Gold is not their master, they are nobody’s slaves
Rejects materialism and servitude, advocating individual freedom.
Not chasing someone else’s dreams while digging their own graves
Discourages pursuing others' dreams while neglecting personal aspirations.
No need for power, to spread poisonous lies
Rejects the need for power and condemns spreading harmful falsehoods.
No one to blame, no one to demonize
Denies the existence of blame or scapegoats.
Don’t you want to go there too?
Repeats the desire for listeners to aspire to this ideal place.
Here comes the rain, here comes the rain, holy water from the skies
Recalls the symbolic rain, emphasizing its purifying nature.
I feel it running down my face, a thousand teardrops in my eyes
Reiterates the emotional impact of the rain on an individual level.
Here comes the rain, here comes the rain, people all across the land
Reaffirms the communal experience of rain, emphasizing unity.
Gathered round the ancient fire, dancing barefoot in the sand
Describes a joyful gathering around a fire, reinforcing communal bonds.
Here comes the rain
Repeats the declaration of the rain's arrival, maintaining its importance.
No walls, no fences
Lists the absence of physical barriers, suggesting an open and inclusive society.
No thieves, no offenses
Enumerates the lack of social issues, promoting a harmonious community.
No wars, gunpowder,
Rejects warfare and violence, advocating for peaceful resolutions.
You don’t win by being louder
Encourages a non-confrontational approach, emphasizing diplomacy over loudness.
No debts, no money either
Rejects the importance of money and debts, advocating for a simplified lifestyle.
Nothing to divide us
Emphasizes unity by rejecting divisions among people.
One day I will go there too
Expresses a personal aspiration to reach this ideal place one day.
Here comes the rain, here comes the rain, holy water from the skies
Reiterates the symbolic rain, emphasizing its transformative nature.
I feel it running down my face, a thousand teardrops in my eyes
Reiterates the personal emotional impact of the rain.
Here comes the rain, here comes the rain, people all across the land
Reaffirms the communal experience of rain, emphasizing unity and joy.
Gathered round the ancient fire, dancing barefoot in the sand
Describes a communal scene around a fire, reinforcing the theme of unity.
Here comes the rain
Concludes with the repetition of the arrival of rain, leaving a lasting impression.
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